AFC North standings: Pittsburgh Steelers increase lead despite not playing in Week 5

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a well-deserved break in Week 5 as they enjoyed their bye week. While they were able to rest and recharge, their division rivals were not as fortunate as they all suffered losses. The Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens all fell short in their respective matchups, which has had a significant impact on the standings in the AFC North.

The Steelers, who had a record of 3-1 heading into their bye week, were able to maintain their position at the top of the division despite not playing. Their strong start to the season has put them in a favorable position as they head into the second half of the season.

On the other hand, the Bengals, Browns, and Ravens all had disappointing losses in Week 5, which has had a negative impact on their standings in the division. The Bengals, who were tied with the Steelers for first place in the AFC North heading into Week 5, suffered a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Browns, who were also off to a strong start this season, fell short against the Los Angeles Chargers. And the Ravens, who had a record of 2-2 heading into Week 5, lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

As a result of these losses, the standings in the AFC North have shifted following Week 5. The Steelers remain at the top of the division with a record of 3-1, while the Bengals have dropped to second place with a record of 3-2. The Browns are in third place with a record of 3-2, and the Ravens are in last place with a record of 2-3.

Looking ahead, the Steelers will be looking to build on their strong start to the season and maintain their position at the top of the AFC North. With key players like Ben Roethlisberger, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and T.J. Watt leading the way, the Steelers have the talent and experience to make a deep playoff run this season.

Meanwhile, the Bengals, Browns, and Ravens will be looking to bounce back from their losses in Week 5 and get back on track. All three teams have shown flashes of potential this season, but they will need to find more consistency if they want to compete with the Steelers for the division title.

Overall, the AFC North is shaping up to be a competitive division this season, with the Steelers leading the way. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how the standings continue to evolve and which team will ultimately come out on top in the race for the division title.

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Source: Sporting News